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Highland drovers, near Inverary, by Cristall, watercolor, 1790

Highland drovers, near Inverary

Cristall

1790

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

Highland drovers, near Inverary is a 1790 watercolor by Cristall, a british_romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Cristall
When & what style?
1790 · british_romanticism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a group of people in a rocky, hilly landscape. Some are standing, some are sitting, and a few are holding sticks or animals. The colors are mostly earthy browns and greens, with a few bright spots like red hats and blue clothing. In the background, there’s a steep cliff and a small waterfall. The artist focused on rough textures—like the folds in the clothing and the uneven rocks. The scene looks like a quiet moment in nature, with people and animals resting. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.

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